PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2025 Quiz: 15 Key MCQs with Answers for Exam Preparation

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on India’s Agricultural Transformation Scheme

1. What is the main objective of the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)?

A) Free distribution of seeds to farmers
B) Electrification of rural areas
C) Development of 100 agricultural districts through convergence of schemes
D) Farm loan waivers in selected districts

✅ Answer: C
Explanation: PMDDKY is designed to develop 100 agri-districts by converging 36 schemes across 11 ministries, aiming to boost productivity, irrigation, credit, and sustainability.

2. PMDDKY is modeled after which existing scheme?

A) Kisan Credit Card Scheme
B) Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)
C) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
D) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: PMDDKY is designed on the lines of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) launched in 2018 to transform underdeveloped districts.

3. How many Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be used to monitor PMDDKY progress?

A) 49
B) 100
C) 117
D) 150

✅ Answer: C
Explanation: PMDDKY will be monitored based on 117 Key Performance Indicators to track progress in each selected district.

4. How long is PMDDKY expected to be implemented?

A) 3 years
B) 6 years
C) 10 years
D) Indefinite period

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme will run for 6 years, starting from the financial year 2025-26.

5. What is the annual outlay of the PMDDKY scheme?

A) ₹12,000 crore
B) ₹24,000 crore
C) ₹50,000 crore
D) ₹36,000 crore

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The annual budget allocation for PMDDKY is ₹24,000 crore.

6. Which of the following is not one of the selection parameters for identifying PMDDKY districts?

A) Low productivity
B) Moderate crop intensity
C) High rainfall
D) Below-average credit

✅ Answer: C
Explanation: High rainfall is not a selection parameter. The scheme uses low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit as criteria.

7. Who will head the District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti responsible for implementation?

A) Agriculture Minister
B) District Collector
C) Panchayat Head
D) NITI Aayog representative

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The District Collector will head the District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti which prepares and executes the agricultural plan.

8. Which institution will provide overall guidance and capacity building for PMDDKY?

A) Ministry of Agriculture
B) NITI Aayog
C) ICAR
D) Planning Commission

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog will provide capacity-building support and overall guidance, similar to its role in ADP.

9. How many schemes and ministries are being converged under PMDDKY?

A) 36 schemes and 11 ministries
B) 50 schemes and 20 ministries
C) 25 schemes and 5 ministries
D) 10 schemes and 4 ministries

✅ Answer: A
Explanation: The program converges 36 schemes from 11 ministries for integrated district-level agricultural development.

10. What is the cropping intensity at the all-India level recorded in 2021-22?

A) 100%
B) 125%
C) 155%
D) 175%

✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Cropping intensity, a measure of land use, was recorded at 155% in India in 2021–22.

11. What are the five core objectives of PMDDKY?

A) Electrification, Employment, Exports, Equipment, Education
B) Productivity, Crop Diversification, Storage, Irrigation, Credit
C) Wages, Water, Women Empowerment, Welfare, Warehouse
D) Healthcare, Education, Employment, Energy, Economy

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The 5 key objectives are: (1) Enhance productivity, (2) Crop diversification, (3) Storage, (4) Irrigation, (5) Credit.

12. Who announced the PMDDKY scheme during the Union Budget?

A) Narendra Modi
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
D) Amit Shah

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the scheme in the Union Budget on February 1.

13. Which official will assist with field monitoring and review of PMDDKY at the national level?

A) Village Panchayat Officer
B) District Magistrate
C) Central Nodal Officer (CNO)
D) Zonal Commissioner

✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Central Nodal Officers (CNOs) will be appointed to monitor and review implementation across districts.

14. What digital tool will be developed for monitoring PMDDKY progress?

A) Agri-Sahayak App
B) Dashboard/Portal
C) WhatsApp Group
D) Google Sheet

✅ Answer: B
Explanation: A portal/dashboard will be created for monthly tracking and monitoring of PMDDKY progress.

15. How will the number of PMDDKY districts per state be decided?

A) Based on rainfall and income levels
B) Random selection
C) Based on net cropped area and operational holdings
D) Population density

✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The number of selected districts from each state will be based on net cropped area and operational holdings. However, every state will have at least one district included.